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NRS women's paddling wetsuits help you inexpensively extend your boating season into the colder months. All of our women's wetsuits are made with petroleum-free Terraprene neoprene, and all models feature a titanium laminate layer that reflects heat back to your body to help keep you warmer. This video compares the NRS Little Jane Wetsuit, the NRS 2.0 Farmer Jane Wetsuit, the NRS 3.0 Farmer Jane Wetsuit, the NRS 3.0 Ultra Jane Wetsuit, and the NRS Venus Wetsuit . It also mentions the NRS Wetsuit Jacket and NRS HydroSkin Shirt as additional options. Wetsuits and other neoprene garments insulate your body when wet or dry, making them great for whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, sea kayaking, kayak touring, kayak fishing and SUP (stand up paddling) in cool or cold conditions.

great suit. kept me comfortable for two weeks snorkeling in the Galapagos and will continue to use it on future trips. I wore it with an old school rapid style rash guard made for cold conditions

It did seem to have a lot of room in the abdomen area, but not so much that it let water move in or out of the suit. I seemed to be more comfortable in the colder water than people in normal surf shorties.

I wear this in the San Francisco Bay when paddle boarding right now in the winter and it is perfect for this endeavor. I wanted a shorty suit because I was fearful my full wetsuit would be too warm (and thus far it has worked out perfectly with the NRS undershirt on when cooler). I initially bought the small but found the chest area too large - I was fearful of chafing in the armpit area with the excess material. So I ordered and XS and it was perfect. I am 5'4" with a 34B bust and 37" hips - 124lb. It is a great little suit for the value!

My wife uses this wetsuit when the water temps are cooler but the air temperature is too warm for a full blown wetsuit or drysuit. If she rolls her kayak she would have some protection against hypothermia.

My wife has worn a bathing suit and sometimes just underwear while wearing her Little Jane wetsuit while kayaking . Due to the question I asked her to explain what dictated what she wore under the suit. She said that it depended on weather and the amount of time paddling. She had to make sure that she did not have any binding or chaffing while on the yak. Also she said that if she wanted to take off the suit to swim or rinse off the bathing suit offered the proper coverage in public areas. So basically being confortable while paddling was most important to her. She also said she did not like wearing the suit without some form of under garment.

Answered on 3/30/2015 by WA Dave from Washington

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I wear a one piece athletic swim suit and a rasher shirt if it is a long paddle or cool weather. If very hot day I wear a long sleeve sun protection shirt over the wet suit and of course my life vest over all! It's all about the gear. Weather and water temps change quickly so I always have layers to rely on for more comfort. Hope this helps.

Answered on 3/30/2015 by Anonymous

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Yes, I wear a swimsuit under my wetsuit. It is snug, keeps my core warm, and is perfect for water aerobics. I work out year round in an outdoor pool (in San Diego) and it is great! Hope this helps.Sent from my iPad

Answered on 3/28/2015 by Becky from San Diego, CA

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I wear a rash guard top andBike type shorts on bottom.Sent from my iPhone

Answered on 3/28/2015 by Anonymous

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I actually use my little john wetsuit for swimming laps in our local outdoor swimming pool in the winter when the water temperature gets below 79 degrees, so my reply may or may not be helpful. i wear a bathing suit bottom and a short sleeved rashguard top to prevent chafing around the armholes when I swim some strokes. Hope this is useful.

Answered on 3/28/2015 by Anonymous

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HiI wear bathers under mine. I have never had problems with rashes exceptonce when a part of a jelly fish got caught at the neck.CheersChris

Answered on 3/28/2015 by Anonymous

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I always wear a swimsuit under mine--typically a tankini--and it'sperfectly comfortable.

Answered on 3/28/2015 by Anonymous

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This is a super stretchy and comfortable wet suit. I wear either sport underwear or a bathing suit under it.Sent from my iPad

Answered on 3/28/2015 by Anonymous

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I only where something under it if I'm having to suit up in front other ppl. At those times I wear a Lycra body suit which makes getting into a wetsuit much easier.Typos are my iPhone's gift to you

Answered on 3/28/2015 by Anonymous

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I wear a bathing suit under this wetsuit.Sent from my iPad

Answered on 3/28/2015 by Anonymous

NRS Little Jane Wetsuit

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I'm looking for a shortie wetsuit to extend my ability to swim in my favorite swimming lakes near Ann Arbor, MI for longer into fall and earlier in the spring. I tend to run warm anyway, since I'm perimenopausal, thus the thought that a shortie would work best for me. I was thinking sleeveless, so know problem with arm movemt. with swimming..

Would this be a good choice for me?

How could I determine what terraprene thickness would best suit me given the above uses?

We have a home on a lake in the Olympic mountains of Washington State. It is an alpine lake and is river and glacial fed. I use a spring wetsuit (shorts and sleeveless) for swimming and kayaking. Mine is a 2/3 neoprene. My wife uses the women's terraprine shortie from NRS. It's perfect. She can go from swimming in the cold water immediately to kayaking and back again. She loves it. She is thin and has very little body fat for warmth. Again, the shortie is perfect. She also carries a terraprine rash guard if she needs a little extra thickness. It's so flexible that it also works well in cooler weather. Hope that helps.

Answered on 9/22/2014 by Anonymous

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Cindy, the Little Jane will certainly keep you warmer while you swim. Whether it will keep you as warm as you want will depend on the water temperature, your tolerance for cold and your physical activity. I suspect it will be fine, but can't say for sure. You might consider adding something like the Mystery Sea Hood, Item # 15027.01, for additional insulation.

Answered on 9/17/2014 by Clyde from NRS

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I love this wetsuit it is just the right thickness to keep you warm but not binding. I also purchased a separate jacket in case my arms got cold.Heather HoaglandSent from my iPhone

Answered on 9/16/2014 by Anonymous

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Should be fine for you. I wear minePaddle boarding in the Pacific inNorthern Cal where the water isabout 52 degrees year round.Sent from my iPhone

Answered on 9/16/2014 by Anonymous

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I am 5'4" 123 lb 34B chest 27" waist. I ordered a small but it feels loose (esp. around the upper body) - my full 4/3 wetsuit is a lot snugger, should I exchange for a extra-small? I sort of enjoy the slightly looser fit and I will be using this on a SUP so I don't expect to be spending much time in the water so perhaps this is ok?

I am a bit larger overall, 5'9", 130 lbs., 36" top, 30" waist, and I likethe way the small fits; maybe a bit snugger but still easy to get into. Butas the shopper said she won't be in the water all the time. I really likedthe wetsuit on our Grand Canyon raft trip last spring.

Answered on 1/13/2014 by Anonymous

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I'm 5'1" and 125 lbs. so my suit is just fine...but as an outrigger paddler on the water 6 days a week I would have enjoyed a little looser fit on top for upper body movement.

Answered on 1/12/2014 by Anonymous

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I'm 5'2", 115 lb, 36B chest, and 28" waist. I found the XS to be a muchbetter fit than the Small, which was also quite loose on me. I also use thesuit for a SUP, and I've found the XS to be great. It's a properly-snugfit, but completely comfortable for me--I don't feel restricted at all. Idon't know how comfortable I'd be in the loose Small, if it got wet. Youget free shipping both ways, so if I were you I'd hold on to the Small,order the XS to try, and then send back whichever one doesn't work. Goodluck!

Answered on 1/12/2014 by Anonymous

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We are same height and weight but I'm DD in chest. I bought a medium . Its a bit loose in upper chest but I wear a rash guard under and I like mobility. The bottom half fits perfect, snug but does not squeeze. If you go smaller you may find it's too snug on the bottom ? I wear mine to swim laps in a cool pool and it works great. I don't know what SUP is.. But my suit lets me be very active and I stay warm! I love my NRS wetsuit.

Answered on 1/11/2014 by Anonymous

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I'd order an xs to see, but as you're not swimming in the wetsuit it probably doesn't matter. Go for comfort...Sent from iPhone, please excuse abbreviations & typos!

Answered on 1/11/2014 by Anonymous

NRS Little Jane Wetsuit

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I'm 5'3 bust 40 waist 36 hips 40 weight 160. Would you recommend I order a Large or XL? I know it will be too long but, I want to make sure it will be comfortable and not too tight.

How the fit is perceived on a snug garment like the Little Jane is very personal. I suggest you order both those sizes and keep the one you like best. Returns are easy and free.

Answered on 8/7/2013 by Clyde from NRS

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I am 5'4" same measurements but weigh 185. (I exercise a lot and have dense body mass.) I bought the XL and have found it to be tight but comfortable. Hope this helps.Sent from my iPhone

Answered on 8/7/2013 by Anonymous

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I would go large.

Answered on 8/7/2013 by Anonymous

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Hi jautumn - I'd probably go for the large. I have bigger hips than you andI find it still fits me well. The suits do need to be snug (within reason -think bike shorts, not tourniquet) to be most effective at keeping youwarm. There is a lot of give to the material, so it may seem like astruggle to pull it on, but once it's there you won't notice it after awhile. The inseam measurement of this suit is roughly 10 inches, whichshould give you an idea of where it will fall on your leg.

Answered on 8/7/2013 by Anonymous

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Hmmm. Well, this is a hard call. I'm 5-7, abt 145 lbs, bust 36, waist 30, hips 39. The large size fits me very well. I wouldn't want it to be tighter because I wear it sitting down in a kayak. I would think an XL might fit you because you weigh a bit more & have a slightly larger waist. You are much shorter, however, so it may look like clam diggers on you! Haha. Not a bad look,though. Very "in" right now. The wetsuit is very well made. I love the cut because other designs are so high in the neck area, I feel like I'm choking. I also own the long Farmer Jane from NRS in Large & it fits well. I'm very happy with this company. My order arrived quickly & the quality is very, very good. I would think that if you ordered the XL & it didn't fit to your liking, they would exchange it for the L without a hassle. Check before ordering, however, and good luck!!

Janet

Answered on 8/7/2013 by Anonymous

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Hi NRS Representative,I'll try to help, but we're remodeling our house and things are piled up all over. I can't find my Little Jane to tell which size I bought. I hope you have a record of my purchases, to better advise the other customer. I think I ordered a large in 2 ml and in 3 ml (the 3 ml was on sale, I suddenly remember) and an XL in 2 ml thick. The size large 2 ml was perfect, so I returned the other two.I'm 5'4", bust 39, waist 35, hips 40, and weight 140. We were going snorkeling in Palau, where the water and air are between 80 and 84 degrees always, so the 2 ml thickness was good, and thinner was more flexible. The main difference between the sizes that would be a potential problem was that the larger size had longer legs, which rubbed on the backs of my knees. I thought that would become very uncomfortable over time. Also, the leg openings were loose, so not functioning to keep water out. The main difference between our sizes is the weight. I don't know how that will change the fit. Maybe the leg openings wouldn't gape for her. If she is thinking of a 3 ml thickness, it will feel tighter and stiffer than the 2 ml.I also purchased a full-body lycra suit from a local dive shop, which I think made a huge difference. It was relatively easy to get on, and made the wet suit much easier to get on and off. The size large wetsuit felt snug, but at 2 ml, it was flexible, and when wet, it felt much looser than when still dry. The Little Jane's "tank top" shoulder straps instead of sleeves made a huge difference in comfort! And the neckline was more of a "v" shape instead of fitting tightly at the neck. Much more comfortable, though water did get in there. They lycra suit had a little stand-up collar, which helped and wasn't restrictive. Great fit! And the full body lycra suit eliminated the need for sunscreen, which was a big relief for me (I burn easily) and much better for the corals and fish. Sunscreen is toxic to them, I heard recently.I appreciated being able to order several wetsuits from your company with the intention to return the ones that didn't fit. That was a big help to me. I was sure the smaller size would be too small and feel too tight, but it was great! If your customer tries on the smaller one, she'll know whether it is impossibly tight, and then will know that the next larger size is better.You may not have been expecting such a long answer, but I fretted so much about that trip and what to get, and I was so comfortable and satisfied once everything worked together. (We were in the wetsuits and gear all day for 4 days.) You can use my statements if you want, without using my name, but you'll probably want to edit for wordiness and repetition. I tried to reach your privacy policy, but when I clicked on the blue inked "privacy policy NEW! words, nothing happened. How could I have reached it?I hope this was helpful to your other customer.Christy Dewees

Answered on 8/8/2013 by Anonymous

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I don't have experience with those particular sizes, but I will say this inthe hopes that it helps: According to the sizing information linked below,I was right in the middle of two sizes--but most of the parameters lookedlike I should go with the larger of the two. It turned out, however, thatthe larger size was too big and the smaller size was perfect.Another point: NRS offers free shipping both ways, so why not order bothand return the one that doesn't work? =)http://www.nrs.com/product/22161/nrs-little-jane-wetsuit